Hands-On RF - Radio Frequency Awareness

Course Description

This course, as prescribed by industry and OSHA standards, provides a basic awareness level understanding that allows the towerhand to recognize and identify RF safety hazards that may be present, and how to minimize the risk of exposure.

Students Will Learn

Requirements for a Written RF Safety Plan
Understanding RF Energy
Categories of risk
Content of written program
Definition of Electromagnetic (RF) Energy
How RF energy works
Safety Issues with RF energy
Dangers associated with RF energy
Avoiding the hazards
Signage Requirements
Referenced Standards
OSHA 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
OSHA 1910.1201 DOT Markings Placards and Labels
OSHA 1910.144 Marking Physical Hazards
OSHA 1910.147 Lockout Tagout
DOT 49 CFR Hazmat Regulations

Target Audience

Anyone interested in and or working with or around RF systems and towers.

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with Numerous Hands-On Exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.